Observation by Steve Knight: NGC 6357 & NGC 6334

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2026 May 21 - 02:17

Uploaded

2026 May 28 - 08:00

Objects

The Lobster Nebula (NGC6357)
The Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC6334)

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 17^h22^m
Dec: -35°13'
Position angle: -87°34'

Field size

3°49' × 2°08'

Equipment

Seestar S30 Pro

Exposure

x180 20 sec

Location

Hoya Grande, La Palma

Target name

NGC 6357 & NGC 6334

Title

NGC 6357 & NGC 6334

About this image

I believe I can see why NGC 6334 is nicknamed Cat's Paw Nebula.

Files associated with this observation

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